Alternate Assessments

Manuals & Resources

• Alternate Assessment: Student Participation Guidance

• NDE Office of Comprehensive Student Services

See: NRS 390.820

WIDA Alternate ACCESS

• Alternate ACCESS tests students' language in the four domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing.
• Administered to eligible English learner students in grades K-12.
• More information (WIDA)

NAA/Nevada Alternate Assessment

• Nevada assessment of alternate achievement standards in English language arts (ELA), writing, mathematics, and science.
• Administered to eligible students in grades 3-8 and 11. 
• Participation in the Grade 11 NAA is a requirement for the alternative diploma.
  • Nevada Alternative Diploma Implementation Guidance
• More information (NDE)